6 Types Of Assessment Of Learning
by TeachThought Staff What are the types of assessment for learning? And more importantly, when should you use which? If curriculum is the what of teaching and learning models are the how, assessment is the puzzled ‘Hmmmm’–as in, I assumed this and this about student learning, but after giving this assessment, well….’Hmmmmm.’ In The Difference…
8 Strategies To Engage Students At The Beginning Of Class
The Precious First Few Minutes Of Class The traditional scene is familiar: Students drift into class while we announce “Your warm-up is on the board,” followed by the usual shuffle for supplies and various requests. But in today’s educational landscape, we can do better with these precious opening minutes. Why Opening Minutes Matter Peak cognitive…
A 21st Century Learning Model
by Terry Heick As a follow-up to our 9 Characteristics of 21st Century Learning we developed in 2009, we have developed an updated framework, The Inside-Out Learning Model. The goal of the model is simple enough–not pure academic proficiency, but instead authentic self-knowledge, diverse local and global interdependence, adaptive critical thinking, and adaptive media literacy. By…
18 Mobile Business Ideas For Entrepreneurs
Thinking about taking your business on the road? These mobile business ideas will help get you rolling. We’ve come a long way from traditional brick-and-mortar stores. With the closing of physical locations and the rise of e-commerce, entrepreneurs are looking for new ways to model their businesses. Enter – mobile businesses. While not a new…
14 Effective Teaching Strategies For Inquiry-Based Learning
by TeachThought Staff Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning guided by students through questions, research, and/or curiosity. An inquiry-based learning strategy is simply a way to facilitate inquiry during the learning process. It might be useful to think of ways to suppress inquiry to emphasize the strategies that might be used to promote it.…
20 Fun Facts About George Washington
George Washington was a fascinating and inspiring figure, one of the most famous in American history. While there’s much to admire about our first president, it’s important to remember he was also a man formed by his place and time. He owned enslaved people, believed in “assimilation” for Native Americans, and failed miserably in his…
12 Best Places To Sell Sports Cards
Looking for the best places to sell sports cards? Do you have a box of sports cards from your childhood that you’re ready to let go of? If so, now may be the perfect time to turn those sports cards into extra income. Some sports cards may be worth a few dollars, and others may……
How to Calculate Vacation Accruals (+ Free PTO Calculator)
Small businesses that offer paid time off (PTO) must manage vacation accruals accurately—keeping track of how many PTO days each employee has earned and when it was used—to avoid labor law violations. Our PTO accrual calculator lets you determine the appropriate accrual rate to use per pay period based on your business workdays, hours in…
7 Easy Ways to Supplement Your Income
These days, having one stream of income may not be enough to meet all your financial goals and expenses. Whether you’re saving up for a big purchase or future trip, trying to pay down debt, adding a child to the family, or even considering going back to school, you may be looking to supplement your…
55 Easy Kindergarten Science Experiments for Hands-On Learning
Every day is chock-full of new discoveries when you are a kindergartner. These hands-on kindergarten science experiments and activities take advantage of kids’ boundless curiosity. They’ll learn about physics, biology, chemistry, and more basic science concepts, gearing them up to become lifelong learners. To make things even easier, we’ve rated every one of these kindergarten…
Debt-To-Asset Ratio (The Good, The Bad, And What Lenders Want)
Let’s break down a realistic business scenario with specific numbers to show exactly how this works. Here’s what our example business owes (Total Debts): The business has a bank loan of $15,000, outstanding credit card debt of $5,000, and equipment financing of $5,000. When we add all these debts together, the total debt comes to…
Polish Your Instagram Reels With CapCut Background Removal Tool –
Everyone loves Instagram Reels. Content creators are facing high competition to gain the attention of their audience. Attractive and clean reels always gain popularity. CapCut, free video editing software, provides a clear interface, which makes video editing for Instagram reels simple for everyone. Users can promptly discover tools and features without getting confused. The easy-to-understand…
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